When a three-alarm fire tore through Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky, on July 6, local firefighters came to the rescue of many beloved local businesses. One such business was a restaurant called Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar. The barbecue and seafood joint has been a local favorite for years, which made it even more meaningful that the firefighters saved the building. The owners were so grateful to the first responders for saving the restaurant that on Aug. 31, they invited all firefighters to dine at Doc Crow's for a special evening.
Firefighters from Louisville and the surrounding areas were treated to a free meal. In addition to the complementary meal, the restaurant is donating 10 percent of the profit from the day to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the firefighters' names.
"We felt very honored that they wanted to take the time and dedicate this day, not just to providing a meal to the firefighters, but also raising funds for a great charity," said Louisville fire captain Salvador Melendez.
The owners of Doc Crow's hope their gestures convey the gratitude they felt for the firefighters' service to the community.